Dr. Alexandra (Ola) Sadanowicz is an Advanced Care Optometrist who specializes in ocular disease. She sees patients in both Colchester and Hebron.
Dr. Sadanowicz grew up locally in Bolton, and graduated from the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor. She went on to study Biology and Creative Writing at Colby College in Maine and graduated cum laude in 2008. She continued her education at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, and graduated as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society in 2012. Winner of the Marchon Eyewear Award for Excellence in Practice Management, Dr. Sadanowicz furthered her interest in geriatrics, ocular disease, and primary care through a residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Newington, CT. During the course of this residency, Dr. Sadanowicz gained significant experience in the treatment and co-management of macular degeneration, glaucoma, ocular trauma, inflammatory eye diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts.
Both during her education and after graduating, Dr. Sadanowicz has worked in several pediatric and specialty practices and loves working not only with children of all ages but also those with special needs. She is fluent in the Polish language and can perform eye exams for Polish speaking patients. Dr. Sadanowicz is a member of the Connecticut Association of Optometrists as well as the American Optometric Society.
Dr. Sadanowicz is married with 2 children and still resides in Bolton. In her free time, Dr. Sadanowicz enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, gardening, skiing, and quilting.
